Hayashi Hidesada 林 秀貞 | |
|---|---|
| Lord of Kasugai | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1513 Owari Province |
| Died | 1580 Kyoto |
| Nickname | "Michikatsu" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Oda clan |
| Rank | Karō |
| Unit | Hayashi clan (Owari) |
| Commands | Kasugai, Aichi |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Azukizaka (1542) Battle of Kanōguchi (1547) Battle of Azukizaka (1548) Battle of Ino (1556) |
Hayashi Hidesada (林 秀貞, 1513 – November 21, 1580) was a Japanese samurai and retainer of Oda clan, who lived during the Sengoku period. He was also known as Michikatsu (通勝). His court title was Governor of Sado Province (Sado no Kami). The Hayashi family, a branch of the Inaba clan, originated from the village of Oki in the Kasugai District of Owari Province.